“Our community has clearly expressed the view that our peninsula is unique and that we should not be subjected to metro-centric planning controls. This strategy sends a clear message to state government that we can manage reasonable growth without diminishing what makes us unique,” said Councillor Brooks.

“Council has an important role in managing the demand for housing and population growth on the Mornington Peninsula in a way that recognises our special values

“We have seen substantial support from our residents for council to protect our peninsula from inappropriate development.

“We hope this strategy will help support the hierarchy of townships on the Peninsula. The future housing estimates for limited growth will help protect the character, role and function of our settlements,” said Councillor Payne.

Key elements of the plan include:

Projected housing demand and potential supply

The distribution and containment of future housing growth

Provision for new housing development in appropriate locations to support the existing and emerging needs of the local community

Protecting neighbourhood character and the liveability of existing townships

Protecting the future of land in the Low Density Residential Zone

Support proposals by the state government to provide more social housing and address housing affordability.